Redmi 5A vs Tecno Camon 50 Pro
The Redmi 5A (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, while the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate; launch prices were $90 and $320. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads — 65/100 vs 17/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,059,715 vs 180,934); the Tecno Camon 50 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5A doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 5A
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
What makes Redmi 5A better?
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $320
- Better portability (79/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 50 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1059715 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (92/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 5A vs the Tecno Camon 50 Pro, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro scores 48 points higher (65/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (59/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (64/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (58/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Redmi 5A — 26/100, Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (59/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (64/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (58/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 5A | Tecno Camon 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 180934 | 1059715 | |
| Geekbench Single | 130 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 488 | 3185 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1208x2644 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HIOS 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 140.4×70.1×8.4 mm | 162.4×77.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 137 g | — | |
| Launch price | $90 | $320 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 5A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 5A
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 5A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 5A and Tecno Camon 50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads Redmi 5A by 82.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $230. Redmi 5A was $230 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (59/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (92/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (64/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (58/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 5A or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A by 48 points (65/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5A and the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Redmi 5A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5A or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5A or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads on performance (59/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5A over the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (92/100 vs 32/100).